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General Studies – 1

Q1. “Indian nationalism arose not merely from opposition to colonial rule but from the gradual creation of a shared political consciousness.” Elucidate. (10 M)

Q2. What factors led to the launching of the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930? Identify its distinctive methods. Account for its varying intensity across different regions of India. (15 M)

General Studies – 2

Q3. “The President of India is neither merely a ceremonial figure nor an alternative centre of executive power.” Analyse the constitutional position of the President and the scope of presidential discretion. Evaluate the office’s role in safeguarding parliamentary democracy and constitutional governance. (15 M)

Q4. “The proposed Article 371(K) would extend asymmetric constitutional arrangements from states to a Union Territory.” What is meant by asymmetric constitutionalism? How could its application to Ladakh alter the existing framework of Union Territory governance? (10 M)

Q5. How has the Russia–Ukraine conflict complicated India’s relations with Europe? Explain how India can manage these differences without weakening bilateral cooperation. (10 M)

General Studies – 3

Q6.  “Managing surplus liquidity requires the central bank to reconcile inflation control with financial-market stability.” Explain the challenges posed by persistent liquidity surplus. Evaluate the suitability of different absorption instruments. Suggest how their deployment may be sequenced. (15 M)

Q7.  How can green hydrogen contribute to the decarbonisation of India’s fertiliser and refining industries? What restricts its immediate adoption in these sectors? (10 M)

Q8. What is photonics and how does it differ from conventional electronics? Examine its applications in communication, healthcare, space and defence. Evaluate India’s preparedness to harness its potential. (15 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. “Loyalty is a virtue only when it remains subordinate to conscience and public interest.” What does this statement mean to you? (10 M)

Q10. “For a public institution, being impartial is insufficient unless its conduct also inspires confidence in its impartiality.” Comment. (10 M)

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